i currently own an 84 wagoneer, and am looking to upgrade. the price is right and i couldnt resist.

its a red cherokee sport with 180k miles, automatic, 4x4, inline 6, all the usual cherokee stuff.

are there any problem areas i have to look for in this year cherokee, or with this high of miles? something that i can check when i take it for a drive, so that i can better estimate what i am getting into.

thanks in advance!

 

Check to see if the ball joints and tie rod is loose. I just bought a 97 sport with 147,000 miles on it ($400), no rust issues. The front tires were feathering and the steering would shake at 50-65 MPH. Change all fluids and check the brakes. My rear brakes were about gone. My fronts need new pads soon. Check for slop in the U-joints.

Good luck,

JohnB
Chicago
97 XJ Sport lifted
97 XJ Sport stock

 

Bought my 98 last spring and couldnt be happier.. tuned her up, changed her fluids, new shocks, didnt have to but replaced leafs and brakes. Runs like a top.. your worst complaints will hopefully be a loose center column and the annoying rattle in the gas tank when she runs on full.